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Mō Te Kaupapa

About Us- Who we are and what we do

Ko Nga Wāhine e Mahi Ana Ki Te Whakatika i Te Tinana O Nga Waka

Women In Collision Repair

An industry backed pilot project that supports the progression and retention of Women in the Collision Repair Industry within Te Tai Tokerau Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Men Working

We are seeking interested female participants from Northland and Auckland, who are interested in the Collision Repair industry, working with their hands, and carving out a rewarding Trade career in an exciting, evolving industry.


We seek passionate, forward thinking, supportive employers who would like to align themselves with this project. This is a fantastic opportunity to have an impact on the future development of your workforce. You may have room for an apprentice or room for a work experience student. You also get to make use of the Smart Trades team for aspects of pastoral care, which are aimed at encouraging staff retention and apprenticeship completion and upskilling.


We seek community and industry stakeholder support to promote and share this project, as we think it will have an important and positive impact to our community and local economy. If you have an event or activity that you

think would align to our Kaupapa and messaging please reach out. Teamwork

makes the dream work! We would love to support activities that allow us to

help others, and collaboration is key.

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Smart Trade Solutions LTD


At Smart Trade Solutions we specialise in offering support and mentoring for apprentices, specialist training, and support for the trades. As well as career pathways help and advice, for those looking at the trades as a career option. We have a variety of projects that support both community and industry across New Zealand.

Extensive Trade industry knowledge

National networks and projects

Multidisciplinary Trade programmes and networks

knowledgeable and friendly staff

Employer and recruitment support

Community focus and strong networks

Tutaki Ki Te Kapa

Meet The Team

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Rick Lunn
PROJECT MANAGER - WOMENT IN COLLISION REPAIR

RICHARD LUNN

Kia ora, my name is Rick Lunn and I am a Director, alongside my wife Tracey, at Smart Trade Solutions. I have worked in the Automotive Industry my entire life, after starting out as a Collision Repair Technician. I am a passionate advocate for the industry and have built a career out of supporting the training and development of its people. I am beyond thrilled to be able to deliver this project, which will have such a positive impact on the industry and people involved.

RICK LUNN

PROJECT MANAGER

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Alice Parker
Project lead - Women iN collision repair

Alice Parker

Kia ora, my name is Alice and I am lucky enough to be the Project Lead for the Women In Collision Repair project. I am passionate about this mahi and supporting women into this awesome industry. I love being part of a project and culture change which gives people more options, ones that were not made obvious to me when I was making my early career decisions. I am looking forward to working with and for you.

ALICE PARKER

project lead

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Marsh Williams
INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND MENTOR

MARSH WILLIAMS

kia ora, my name is Marsh and I am lucky enough to work across various contracts for Smart Trade Solutions. I have worked across the trade industries for my entire career, and they have taken me across the world, and back. I am passionate about supporting people into trade careers in the hope that they benefit from a career as rewarding as mine. Women in Collision Repair is a fantastic project, and I'm thrilled to be able to use my expertise to support it.

MARSH WILLIAMS

INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND MENTOR

Tūtaki Ki O Tātau Kaiārahi

Meet The Mentors

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Cassidy
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CASSIDY

AUCKLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER



"I received nothing but support during my apprenticeship and even after. You learn so many skills whilst also earning money."


Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Victoria
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VICTORIA

AUCKLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN


"Just go for it, you’re more suited for it than you think, you naturally have skills

men train years to have. Having physical strength will come in no time. Just

give it a go!"



Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Sky
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SKY

NORTHLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER



"I definitely think this is a great career for women because I now have skills and knowledge that everyone I have met so far has helped me gain."

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Hayley
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HAYLEY

NORTHLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER



"There’s always going to be someone who doesn’t think you will make it or that girls don’t belong in the trade industry. Tell them to stick it and show them what you’re made of!"


Me Pēhea e Āwhina Ai Mātou

How we can help

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New Collision Repair?

Are you or someone you know interested in learning about a rewarding career in Collision Repair? Learn how we can help you here.

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Working In Collision Repair?

Are you a woman who works in Collision Repair? If you are trade qualified, or not, learn how we can help you here.

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Employers In Collision Repair?

If you are part of the Collision Repair Industry, or you are looking to employ, learn how we can help you here.

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Testimonials / Whakaaturanga

What our stakeholders have to say

If you love the sound of the Collision Repair industry, or want to support this project

Send us a message today and we will help you explore your options!

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Smart Trade Solution

Kei te pirangi koe ki te mahi tahi?

Would you like to Collaborate?

We would love to get involved with any relevant mahi (work) that helps us to help others, so if you would like to collaborate with Women in Collision Repair or Smart Trade Solutions Ltd, we would like to hear from you...


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